Nutritional intake adequacy, muscle mass, strength, and sarcopenia in adults on hemodialysis in Panama: A descriptive cross-sectional study.
BACKGROUND Malnutrition and sarcopenia are highly prevalent among patients on hemodialysis, leading to reduced functional capacity, impaired quality of life, and increased mortality. Despite its relevance, nutritional and muscle health assessments remain limited in routine dialysis care, particularly in resource-limite...